Capability Maturity Assessment (CMA) is a capability improvement program based on the Capability Maturity Model (CMM) framework, which describes the process from the initial state of data management capabilities to optimization.

Level 0. Incompetent level.

Level 1. Initial or Provisional Level: Success depends on individual ability.

level 2. Repeatable level: The most basic process rules are formulated.

Level 3. Defined level: Standards have been established and used.

level 4. Managed: Capabilities can be quantified and controlled.

Level 5. Optimization level: The goal of capability improvement is quantifiable.

1. Regulation. Regulation imposes minimum maturity levels for data management.

2. Data governance. For planning and compliance purposes, data governance requires a maturity assessment.

3. Organizational readiness for process improvement. Organizations recognize that improving their practices should begin with an assessment of their current status.

4. Organizational changes. Organizational changes, such as mergers, can create data management challenges.

5. New technology. Advances in technology provide new ways to manage and use data.

6. Data management issues.

The primary goal of the data management capability assessment is to assess the current status of key data management activities in order to develop plans for improvements

Existing DMMA framework

1. Collect information

2. Perform the assessment

1) Establish a baseline rating with the first assessment

2) Define reassessment parameters, including organization scope

3) Repeat DMM assessment on published schedule as needed

4) Track trends relative to initial baseline

5) Formulate recommendations based on re-evaluation results